Dennis served in the U.S. Navy and retired after nearly 20 years of service. After retirement, he worked as a Security Director for Old Dominion University. Growing up in Michigan, Dennis enjoyed several outdoor activities. He learned to fish, boat, ski, and hunt with is father. Later in life, he passed on his knowledge and joy of fishing and hunting to his sons. As a father, he was involved in his sons extracurricular activities; baseball, golf, and ROTC with Thomas; soccer, Boy Scouts, and theater with Daniel. Once he became a grandfather, his world revolved around his granddaughters. He loved taking them to the park, malls, Bush Gardens, Bayville Farms, and anywhere else they wanted to go. In his golden years, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, traveling the countryside and enjoying each other’s company.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Geneva; 2 children, Thomas and Daniel; Daughter-in-Law Elaine Decker; Son-in-Law Antwyon Givens; grandchildren, Audrey and Erin; sister, Cheryl and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Izella; brother, Lloyd; and stepmother, Dorothy.
Memorial Services will be at 2:00pm on April 13, 2023 at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home on Witchduck Rd in Virginia Beach, VA.